Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V389000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-12-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V389000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump

Component
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
Manufacturer
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
7,500
Reported to NHTSA
2001-12-21
Owners notified
2002-03-22

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH E-TECH ENGINES. A CONDITION EXISTS ON THE AUXILIARY DRIVE SHAFT OF THE E-TECH ENGINE THAT CAUSES THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ON VEHICLES WHERE THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS MOUNTED OFF THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE NUT THAT HOLDS THE GEAR TO THE AUXILIARY DRIVE SHAFT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 22, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3011.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

7 model years across 7 models.

ModelYears on record
MACK CH2001
MACK CL2001
MACK CV2001
MACK CX2001
MACK DMM2001
MACK RB2001
MACK RD2001

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.